DoNews Auto December 30 news (Yang Ze) With the liberalization of the domestic "three-child policy", coupled with the continuous tight demand for car purchase indicators controlled at the policy level, today's home users are becoming more rational, pay attention to space and practicality when buying cars. Instead of buying a low-end luxury brand, it is better to choose a mid-range brand with comprehensive functions and rich configurations that can meet more needs, which has become the consensus of more rational consumers. At such a time node, it happens that for Buick, an old joint venture brand that has entered the Chinese market for more than 20 years, its medium and large 7 SUV Buick Encore Banner is obviously the leader in this segment, so how does it perform in all aspects? Let's find out!
When I got the Buick Encore Flag Evia test drive, I followed my friends on the Internet who held money on the currency, and I found that they were particularly concerned about the 2.0T engine. To sum up, it is nothing more than whether the power is enough, and the performance of daily fuel economy, etc., so let's take out the important things first. First of all, our test drive is equipped with a 2.0T variable cylinder turbocharged engine + 48V light mixing system, with a combined maximum power of 174kW (237 hp) and a combined maximum torque of 350Nm/1500-4000rpm.
Matching the engine is a 9-speed manual transmission, which feels very advanced at first. 2.0T engine with 48V light mix system, commuting in the daily urban area will not make you feel that there is a feeling of a small horse-drawn cart, and this 9-speed manual transmission gear shift gear ratio adjustment is very focused on daily fuel economy, compared to the traditional one-way clutch, the new optional one-way clutch technology can be locked bilaterally or bilaterally free rotation at the same time, effectively replacing a large number of traditional parts, to achieve efficient space layout and minimal weight increase, The result is a 9-speed transmission that is roughly as compact as the 6-speed gearbox used earlier. In the past few days, the difference between the on-board meter display fuel consumption and the actual refueling of the oil gun display is not large, in the congestion, high speed and mountain road comprehensive road conditions, 100 kilometers of fuel consumption can be controlled within 10 liters, for such a large volume of a 4wD SUV model, such results are still quite outstanding.
Compared with the old model, although the performance of the power parameters does not seem to be different, but because the new model has added a 48V light mix system, there is a relatively large difference in the dynamic performance of the drive. First of all, when the vehicle starts, you can clearly feel a sense of lightness that follows, so that the vehicle can quickly enter the maximum torque output range of this 2.0T engine, and can be at ease when facing stop-and-go road conditions.
The 9-speed manual transmission with this 2.0T engine can be said to be very good, and the resolution of the setback at low speeds is quite in place, bringing an excellent smooth gear shift experience. And when you're driving the car intensely, the gearbox can also respond in the fastest possible time, which is not disappointing.
In terms of chassis, this Encore Version of Aivia is equipped with CDC active continuous variable damping shock absorbers, which can complete damping adjustment within 25 milliseconds according to different road condition information. After the test drive, my evaluation of this set of shock absorbers can be said to be positive, full of high-end feeling. And in conjunction with the vehicle's excellent silent performance, double-layer laminated glass, the application of many soundproof cottons in the whole vehicle, etc., make this Encore Banner Avia another dimension higher in the driving texture.
Compared with the remarkable external mechanical level, entering the interior, you will be greeted by a set of high-end ivory color matching, as the exclusive color of Evia, compared to the ordinary version of the model, there is a little more luxurious sense of atmosphere. A large number of soft materials and leather stitching are used in detail, and the roof is even made of suede fabric, which is rare in this level. In terms of configuration, although the 8-inch display of the central control is not very large today, it is good that the built-in eConnect 2.0 intelligent connection system is very easy to use every day, and the expansion level supports Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife.
As a qualified 7-seat medium to large SUV. The performance of the space is also crucial, the main passenger seat and the rear seat, the sense of sitting up is excellent, and the ergonomics are in place. In addition to the leather wrapping, diamond-shaped stitches are also used to embellish it, and with the ventilation and heating of the seats, the ritual sense is straightened and filled.
Moving to the second row of seats is better than the front seat. In addition, the second row of seats also has a massage function, for the guest's ride, Anko Flag at this point, it can be said that the consideration is quite in place.
When it comes to the final key third row of seats, the performance of Encore Flag Aivia I think is significantly better than the 7-seat medium and large SUV of the same level, and the feeling of sitting up is not as short as imagined, there is no sense of wrapping, but a long ride down, and the uncomfortable feeling will come later. At the same time, the third row of seats can also be fully placed, and the seat headrest can be automatically folded. At this time, the space in the suitcase will become very abundant, and the especially large luggage can also be well stored.
Whether it is the exterior or interior design, as well as the driving texture of the drive, the new Buick Encore Flag Evia version is very good, and the third row in space is also true in this class. In terms of configuration, it is also more abundant than the opponents, and I think that with the continuous improvement of Buick Encore Banner in terms of influence, it is bound to open up its own positioning in this white-hot SUV market.